Ship profile
Frederick Rolette
HMCS AOPV 434 - Canada - Harry DeWolf Class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel
Key facts
Country
Canada
Class
Harry DeWolf Class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel
Type
Offshore Patrol Vessel
Status
active
Current ops
Port visit - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Latest public position
Area
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Updated
2026-06-05T17:39:31Z
Public summary
The Harry DeWolf class Arctic and offshore patrol vessels provide Canada with ice-capable naval presence in northern and offshore waters. They support Arctic sovereignty, maritime security, constabulary patrols, disaster response and helicopter-supported operations with limited self-defence armament. The class is not a frigate substitute; its value is persistent patrol and presence in regions where ordinary OPVs would struggle.
Current operations
Activity
Port Visit
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Started
2026-06-05
Expected until
-
HMCS Frédérick Rolette, an offshore patrol vessel, is shifting its berth in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This event occurred on June 5, 2026.
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